We chose this cruise for both the destination as we have never been to Oz or NZ and we have family in OZ and to see the ship itself.
Embarkation was easy. Royal used iPads now to check in so no paper work has to be done, no filling out forms about any health issues, etc. That makes it faster.
The ship itself is massive making it hard to believe there are ships bigger like the Oasis class which is about 40 feet longer and quite a bit heavier. However despite the size and it nearly full capacity it didn't seem crowded except when people were lining up for the junk jewelry sale to begin in the promenade. Then it was rather crazy to get $10.00 items.
Its what I expected, roomy enough, clean and the bed was very comfortable.